EM

Smart Share Global

Fundamental data last updated:April 13, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Consumer Cyclical

industry

Personal Services

Exchange

Nasdaq

County of HQ

China

Next Earnings Date

03/05/26

Business Summary

EM Smart Share Global operates in the Personal Services segment, monetizing consumer demand through service-based offerings that are inherently sensitive to economic cycles. Revenue generation depends on volume throughput and service utilization rather than proprietary technology or asset-heavy infrastructure. The business likely competes on pricing, accessibility, and localized brand presence, which limits durable pricing power. Without sustained operating margin expansion, cash generation depends heavily on scale efficiency and disciplined cost control rather than structural competitive advantages.

 


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VALUATION

P/E

-

Market Cap ($M USD)

$289

Forward P/E

1.5

PEG

-

PRICE TO SALES

1.1

PRICE TO BOOK

0.7

EV / EBITDA

-4.7

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

DCF Value

Graham Number

Price to FCF

EV to FCF

Earnings Yield

FCF Yield

DIVIDEND

Yield

-

Annual Payout

-

Payout Ratio

-

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

0

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

-

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

-$0.01

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$0.76

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

12.40%

Return on Equity (ROE)

-0.50%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

-3.80%

Debt-to-Equity

0

Piotroski F-Score

1

Altman Z-Score

-1.1

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

-3.60%

Current Ratio

3.2

Quick Ratio

Net Debt to EBITDA

Interest Coverage

Gross Profit margin

FCF PER SHARE

REVENUE PER SHARE

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Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

At a $289M market cap, EM Smart Share Global screens like a distressed equity stub rather than a functioning growth business. The combination of negative EPS (-4.7), a razor-thin Forward P/E of 1.5, and an Altman Z-Score of -1.1 signals severe balance sheet stress and potential financial distress risk, not hidden growth optionality. A Price/Book of 0.7 implies the market is discounting asset quality, while a Piotroski F-Score of 1 confirms deteriorating fundamentals. This is not a misunderstood compounder; it is priced as a survival situation where the forward multiple likely reflects depressed earnings normalization assumptions rather than durable profitability. The market is discounting solvency risk, and based on the data, that skepticism appears justified.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

As a Personal Services company within Consumer Cyclical, EM Smart Share Global operates in a segment that is typically labor-intensive and margin-sensitive rather than technology-driven. With an operating margin of -0.50%, there is little evidence of scalable tech leverage or AI-driven productivity gains embedded in the current model. Without structural margin expansion, AI adoption would likely be incremental cost optimization rather than transformative growth.

The Bull Case

A deep value investor could argue that the setup is asymmetrically skewed if stabilization occurs. The Forward P/E of 1.5 and Price/Sales of 1.1 suggest the market is pricing in extreme pessimism, while Return on Equity at 12.40% indicates that, despite negative EPS, there may be periods of capital efficiency embedded in the business structure. The Current Ratio of 3.2 implies short-term liquidity is not immediately constrained, which buys management time to execute a turnaround. If EPS next year improves toward -$0.01 as estimated and Sales Growth Next Year of $0.76 materializes, the earnings inflection could re-rate the stock sharply from distressed multiples. For investors specializing in broken balance sheets with optionality, the valuation compression is the only real attraction.

The Bear Case

The bear case is overwhelming. EPS of -4.7, operating margin of -0.50%, ROIC of -3.60%, and a catastrophic Piotroski F-Score of 1 collectively indicate operational weakness and poor capital allocation. The Altman Z-Score of -1.1 is firmly in distress territory, while Debt/Equity of -3.80% signals an abnormal capital structure that raises red flags about equity stability. With no dividend, no yield, and no demonstrated profitability, investors are relying entirely on a speculative forward rebound. This is not just cyclical weakness; the data points to structural fragility.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

0.20%

Analyst Consensus

3

Average Analyst Price Target

-

Institutional Ownership %

9.30%

1-Year Beta

0.06

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

6.70%%

Distance to 52-Week High

78.10%

Distance to 52-Week Low

113.20%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

50-DAY SMA

200-DAY SMA

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